The son of two GPs, from the age of eleven he knew he wanted to be a heart specialist – fittingly, a desire inspired by love. His older brother, Amit, was born with Down’s Syndrome. Aged 13, he developed myocarditis after a stomach bug and died within days. He says statins are vastly over-prescribed. He believes debilitating side effects are common, mainly muscle pain and fatigue. (This remains another highly contested issue. An Imperial College London study in 2020 showed that side effects are rare and even caused by a ‘nocebo’ effect – symptoms brought on by the belief a pill will cause you harm.)

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If you decide to take a CoQ10 supplement, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Supplements can affect the way other medicines work. In the world’s ‘blue zones’ – areas of notable longevity and almost no heart disease – "They weren’t pounding in the gym, running marathons. They were just moving all the time, not being sedentary." Nor he adds, were they taking statins. There are other ways to reduce cholesterol, including: losing weight; being physically active; and following a healthy diet, inspired by the traditional Mediterranean diet. worth the read… very educational regarding heart health. Including lots of researched information for many scenarios (including People with genetically very high levels of LDL cholesterol diagnosed with FH familial hyperlipidaemia)~ definitely recommend p>Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest Yellow Kite Books news, author exclusives, offers and competition details

How do I know if my statin is working?

So what is the evidence for their benefits? Dr Aseem Malhotra, author of the best-selling The 21-Day Immunity Plan and co-author of the best-selling The Pioppi Diet , examines the claims for statins and their role in lowering cholesterol and preventing heart disease. He introduces us to his targeted heart-health plan, which, with a diet plan, recipes and advice on reducing stress and increasing movement, can help us to live statin-free and take control of our own health. You might be offered a statin if you have too much LDL-cholesterol (bad cholesterol) in your blood - whether it’s caused by your lifestyle or by genetic conditions which are passed down through families. Firstly, consider the benefits for you. For people diagnosed with coronary heart disease or stroke there is proven benefit, so your GP or cardiologist will recommend you take a statin. If you forget to take your tablet, carry on as normal the next day. Don’t take an extra one to make up for it.

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Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest Yellow Kite Books news, author exclusives, offers and competition details Your cholesterol levels should drop within 4 weeks, if you take your medicine regularly, as prescribed.So what is the evidence for their benefits? Dr Aseem Malhotra, author of the bestselling The 21-Day Immunity Plan and co-author of the bestselling The Pioppi Diet , examines the claims for statins and their role in lowering cholesterol and preventing heart disease. He introduces us to his targeted heart-health plan, which, with a diet plan, recipes and advice on reducing stress and increasing movement, can help us to live statin-free and take control of our own health. It’s important to take your medication as prescribed. Your doctor may recommend you take your statin at a certain same time every day as this keeps your blood levels even. I started on simvastatin, 40mg,” says Trevor. “It was increased to 80mg, because my cholesterol wasn’t coming down enough. Three years ago, I changed from simvastatin to atorvastatin. In it, he examines the claims for statins – including whether lowering cholesterol really is the key to preventing heart disease. Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases. We raise money to research cures and treatments for the world’s biggest killers. Learn more about us

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Weigh up the pros and cons of taking a statin and remember, a healthy diet, physical activity and not smoking are also important for your heart health. They're all fighting to help heart patients: finding new, better treatments for people with heart and circulatory disease, and developing new ways to better prevent or diagnose it. We now know that heart disease is linked to two biological processes, he says: "Insulin resistance and chronic inflammation." Insulin resistance is when cells don’t easily absorb glucose from your blood – from sugar and high GI foods – so it’s chronically raised. "Insulin itself directly damages the inner lining of the heart arteries," he says. Although the medicine is working, you may not feel any different, as most people with high cholesterol do not have any symptoms. Get this audiobook free then 1 credit each month, good for any title you like - yours to keep, even if you cancelLow-dose statins are available at some pharmacies without a prescription, but they're not a replacement for prescription statins or for making lifestyle changes to reduce your cholesterol level.

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This might be difficult to hear, but statins are most beneficial when you take them on a long-term basis. If you make big lifestyle changes or lose a lot of weight, you can discuss with your doctor if coming off statins is right for you. When should I take my statin?

If your doctor says you need it, a statin is the best way of lowering your cholesterol. Living a healthy life, whether you're taking a statin or not, is another way of lowering your cholesterol. You can do this by: